These are the mods I like best on Steam Workshop, all of them are great game enhancers, and none of them make your character an overpowered god.
Skyrim Script Extender is required for some mods, get it here
http://skse.

Fisty Fixes Skyrim

Collection by Fisty Dollars

This is what I've been using to make skyrim the best game. You should use these, and then your game will also be the best game.

Doktor's suggested non-cheaty mods

Collection by Doktor Sleepless

Mods that will just increase graphical and audio quality, with some extra non-intrusive stuff thrown in for laughs.

Skyrim

Collection by kakoi je ya global

The best collection of them all.

mine!

Collection by THECOATHANGERINURMAN'SVAGINA

my collection

Mods

Collection by Nextia

Bunch 'O' Skyrim Mods

Grendals "re-textured" weapons and armor collection!

Collection by grendal.wise

This is a collection of my re-textured or just normal weapon set please subscribe and comment what weapon you want to see next!

Skyrim

Collection by didiguns

skyrim mods

SKYRIM

Collection by tyler

NO

Better Gameplay

Collection by Freudian Theory of Penis Envy

Makes your game better

Hey! Look! Another graphics mod collection!

Collection by ClusterMorph

All my graphics mods, compatibility tested, from rainbows to HD embers.
Warning to those with slower or older computers, these mods may affect your frame rate.
!!!Lag at your own risk!!!

skyrim

Collection by Exther Farmskins.com

Bikimini's Lore Friendly Skyrim Collection

Collection by Bikimini

This is the (massive) collection of mods that I utilize to enjoy Skyrim. They're all pretty cool, and more importantly, don't alter the story or unreasonably boost the power of the player artificially. It's a real grab bag, so feel free to pick and choose,